NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
During 2007, more than 15,000 accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles were reported in the state of New York. There were 15,000 personal injuries and more than 275 fatalities resulting from these pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents.
If you've been injured as a pedestrian in New York City, you may have a legal claim for your damages -- and the NY pedestrian accident attorneys of David Resnick & Associates can help. We handle pedestrian injury claims in New York City, including the five boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. Contact us at (212) 279-2000 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
There is no doubt that a pedestrian is particularly vulnerable when hit by a motor vehicle, including a car, truck, taxi or bus. Significant personal injuries are more likely to occur when a motor vehicle hits a pedestrian at a slow speed than when a motor vehicle hits another motor vehicle at the same speed. However, the legal standard is the same in both types of accident cases. The plaintiff must prove that the defendant was negligent in his or her operation of the motor vehicle and that the negligence caused the personal injury.
Natives and visitors to New York City are well aware that pedestrians must often cross the crowded streets among a myriad of turning cars, cabs, buses, trucks and bicyclists. It is dangerous even when everyone is obeying the traffic laws and being attentive to the road. However, when someone disobeys the traffic laws, drives while intoxicated, drives through a red light or is distracted by a cell phone, the situation becomes even more hazardous -- and can turn deadly for a pedestrian.
Both pedestrians and motor vehicle operators have responsibilities to keep New York City roadways safe. Both pedestrians and drivers should heed the direction of traffic control signals, signs and officers. However, drivers have a special responsibility to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks or on sidewalks. The damage that can be done by a motor vehicle far outweighs the damage that can be done by a pedestrian. Therefore, it is important for drivers to always be alert to the presence of others on the roadway.
Given the congestion of New York City’s streets and avenues, it is no surprise that more than 20 percent of the total number of pedestrian accidents in New York State occur in Manhattan. If you, or a loved one, have been hurt in a pedestrian accident anywhere in New York City, including the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx, it is important to contact a NY personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
The New York personal injury attorneys of David Resnick & Associates P.C. are experienced with pedestrian accidents in New York City. We can provide you with a free case evaluation and help you determine if you have a legal claim pursuant to New York law. If you have a valid claim, we will work tirelessly to help you recover money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. You will not pay us a fee unless you recover damages in your case, so please contact us today at (212) 279-2000 or contact us online.
